Raytheon
Company and the U.S. Navy showcased the operational capability of the
Joint Standoff Weapon in challenging back-to-back flight tests. Launched
from F/A-18F Super Hornets, at approximately 25,000 feet, two JSOW II
C air-to-ground weapons flew preplanned routes before destroying simulated
cave targets.

US Navy
F-18 with JSOW
(Picture: Raytheon)

"These
test shots further validate JSOW's ability to deliver decisive battlefield
effects against one of the most challenging land targets facing our
warfighters," said Celeste Mohr, JSOW program director for Raytheon
Missile Systems. "Naval aviators employed JSOW's firepower in a
tactically realistic cave scenario that included heavy radio frequency
countermeasures. The result was two direct hits -- it's all about sharpening
the edge."

JSOW C is designed to provide fleet forces with robust and flexible
capability against high value land targets, at launch ranges up to 70
nautical miles.

JSOW is
a family of affordable, air-to-ground weapons that employ an integrated
GPS- inertial navigation system.
(Picture: Raytheon)

About
the Joint Standoff Weapon
JSOW is a family of low-cost, air-to-ground weapons that employ an integrated
GPS-inertial navigation system and terminal imaging infrared seeker.
JSOW C-1 adds the two-way Strike Common Weapon Datalink to the combat-proven
weapon, enabling a moving maritime target capability.

» JSOW C-1 is the world's first network-enabled weapon with a
range of more than 100 kilometers.
» The U.S. Navy's first two JSOW C-1 free-flight tests also resulted
in direct hits on their moving ship targets.
» Raytheon is using company funding to develop a powered version
of the JSOW that will have the potential to engage targets at more than
250 nautical miles.